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If Shah Rukh Khan was your professor….
If Shah Rukh Khan was your professor, he'd stay in touch with you. He'd share his contact details and ask you to tell him if you face any problem or just want to ring him and say hello. Years later, when you would be busy with your soul-crushing job, you will miss him and his words.
Tue, Aug 01, 2017
Game of Thrones season 7 episode 3: Here’s why Cersei is already a hero despite her growing evil
Game of Thrones season 7 episode 3: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen can wait to find their heroism. But we just realised that Cersei may have been the hero and a true survivor of Game of Thrones all along. It just that, we didn't notice it while she wormed her way to retain the seat of power.
Mon, Jul 31, 2017
Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 3 recap: Cersei takes revenge for daughter Myrcella’s death, Olenna Tyrell dies but with one last victory
Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 3 recap: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen finally meet. Cersei Lannister took the revenge of the death of her only daughter Myrcella. And Olenna Tyrell died but not without confessing to Jamie that she had killed king Joffrey. Here’s how things unfolded.
Mon, Jul 31, 2017
Dear Arjun Kapoor, please revisit these five films of Anil Kapoor who has outshined you in Mubarakan
Arjun Kapoor and Anil Kapoor belong to two different generations. They are bound to be different in terms of style. A look at Mubarakan will tell how desperately we need natural actors. Let's have a quick glance at some of the comedy films of Anil Kapoor where he didn't need chartbusters or swag to thrust his stardom on us.
Sun, Jul 30, 2017
Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2: Euron Greyjoy steals the show, Theon leaves us shocked and other top highlights
Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2: Besides one long scene at the end that comes as a surprise, the episode was more about mind games. It was also a commentary on politics and questioned the motive behind power. Here're the top highlights.
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
Kangana Ranaut just introduced five new ‘words’ to Bollywood, and ‘nepotism’ isn’t one of them
Kangana Ranaut open letter on nepotism: The actor has single-handedly taken this debate beyond nepotism and has introduced some new words to Bollywood. Here's a quick look at these new no-nonsense words that Bollywood will need some time to learn and bring into their daily vernacular:
Sat, Jul 22, 2017
Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer: Five reasons why this Shah Rukh Khan film is not another cringe-worthy romantic flick
Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer: If you haven't noticed the vacuum of romance in Hindi films lately, probably you were too busy. That's why Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma film is a relief amid a plethora of loud, tacky Bollywood romantic films. Here are five reasons why the film is not another regular romance.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017
Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 1 highlights: Arya Stark to Daenerys Targaryen, 10 things that took our breath away
Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 1 Highlights: The first episode belonged to the women of GoT. Arya, Sansa, Cersei, and Daenerys were, as usual, a delight to watch. If you have missed out on the first episode, don’t worry. We bring you the top 10 highlights of the show:
Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Jagga Jasoos box office collection day 3: Ranbir Kapoor film earns Rs 33.17 crores
Jagga Jasoos box office collection day 3: The film rides high on adventure and Disney's characteristic feel-good content. Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's star power have propelled the film in right direction. The film has earned Rs 33.17 crores at the box office.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Was Game of Thrones always destined to become a safe, predictable and conventional show?
Like any other show, Game of Thrones has become more interested in manipulating audience rather than toying with storyline or characters. And it's also well-aware about our restlessness to know - who will sit on the Iron Throne. Will Game of Thrones season 7 surprise us?
Sun, Jul 16, 2017
Jagga Jasoos: Ranbir Kapoor film is a beautiful failure that Bollywood should commit more often
Jagga Jasoos: If you are someone who hopes to find a novel idea or at least an intention to attempt something new in a film but are continually disappointed by Bollywood's treatment, Jagga Jasoos doesn't leave you disappointed. It just leaves you a little dissatisfied.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
Jagga Jasoos box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif film collects Rs 8.57 crore
Jagga Jasoos box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor film opened to 25-30% occupancy in morning shows reflecting a decent start. However, the film has garnered positive feedback from kids. Made on a staggering budget of Rs 110 crore, the film will have to do really well to recover its production cost.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
Game of Thrones season 6 recap: Feeling guilty of not remembering everything? Here’s all that happened
Game of Thrones season 6 recap: We have tried to sum up each episode in less than four sentences ( except the last episode). So by the time you have gone through this article, you are ready to dive into season 7 with a new-found confidence. So here’s a quick summary of last season.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
Here’s why we prefer Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone’s sparkling chemistry over Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif’s cold vibes
All Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have been able to do is confuse the audience with doling out small doses of their love-hate relationship. For one thing, they can't seem to decide their mind. Their new-found vibe suggests that they were forced to promote Jagga Jasoos.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
On Guru Dutt’s birth anniversary: How a 1957 film ‘Pyaasa’ still speaks to you
On Guru Dutt’s birth anniversary: Long before La La Land and Rockstar, Guru Dutt's Pyaasa that's also listed in TIME's top 100 movies explored similar themes. The film is intellectually stimulating even today. Watching it in 2017 can be a tedious task, given the film's slow pace. But it's nevertheless impactful.
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
MOM box office collection day 2: Sridevi’s thriller saw a massive growth, collects Rs 5.08 cr
MOM box office collection day 2: Though initially Spider-man Homecoming trumped MOM on day 1 collections, looks like Sridevi's film is back on track as it saw a massive growth according to the multiplex bookings for Saturday and Sunday. The film collected Rs 5.08 crores on Saturday.
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
Boman Irani on Sanjay Dutt biopic: There are certain stories only Rajkumar Hirani can tell
Boman Irani has got a couple of projects lined up including Sanjay Dutt biopic starring Ranbir Kapoor. He will play a crucial role in John Abraham's Parmanu. Boman who has had a long association with Rajkumari Hirani spoke to indianexpress.com about his role. Below are some excerpts from the interview:
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Jab Harry Met Sejal: We don’t mind seeing 51-year-old Shah Rukh Khan play a lover boy. Here is why
Jab Harry Met Sejal: It's not about Shah Rukh Khan not repeating his old antics that has made us sit and take notice. It is his new 'romantic' energy and tone in Jab Harry Met Sejal co-starring Anushka Sharma that has piqued our curiosity. Let's not raise our hopes just now.
Tue, Jul 04, 2017
Tubelight box office collection day 10: Salman Khan film collects Rs 110.07 crore
Tubelight box office collection day 10: Considering how Salman Khan's films perform during on Eid, distributors have paid a titanic sum for film's theatrical rights. Given film's average show at the box office, distributors will not be able to make the profit.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017
Guest Iin London actor Kartik Aaryan: It’s wrong to glamourise one’s struggle
Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for his latest release Guest Iin London co-starring Paresh Rawal. The actor who became an overnight sensation with his debut film Pyaar Ka Punchnama opened up about his life and career during a telephonic conversation with indianexpress.com.
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
Randeep Hooda on Faridabad lynching of teen: Mob violence is wrong but it should not be community coloured
Randeep Hooda was in the city to promote Kuldeep Ruhil's documentary film, Cheer Haran, which is based on Jat agitation in Haryana. Randeep who belongs to Haryana was asked to comment on an incident where a teenager was killed on a local train after he was allegedly called "beef-eater".
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
Daddy song Eid Mubarak: Arjun Rampal song keeps it real, watch video
Daddy song Eid Mubarak: Arjun Rampal's song is a refreshing take on how Muslim families in some cities celebrate the festival. Based on the life of gangster Arun Gawli, the film visits the underbelly of crime in Mumbai. The song also has a unique aesthetic quality to it.
Mon, Jun 26, 2017
Tubelight: Salman Khan tries to act but does he succeed?
Unfortunately, Tubelight doesn’t have many scenes that push Salman Khan to put his best show on the table. There are few scenes when the actor in Salman resurfaces and shines. A wafer-thin plot fails Salman Khan in Tubelight. Can he afford the risk again?
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Tubelight box office collection day 1: Salman Khan film collects Rs 21.15 cr
Tubelight box office collection day 1: Salman Khan film might have not received the love of the critics as expected, it however opened to a positive response from fans across North India. The Kabir Khan film collected Rs 21.15 crore on Friday, with some areas registering as high as 60-70% occupancy in the morning shows.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
Jagga Jasoos song Jhumritalaiyya: This Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif song is their best yet, watch video
Jagga Jasoos song Jhumritalaiyya: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are seen goofing around and you can smell attraction in the air. We see Ranbir and Katrina taking a journey together through the wild beauty that is Darjeeling. There is a charming innocence to their world.
Fri, Jun 23, 2017